Hood Theological Seminary

SALISBURY — Hood Theological Seminary will hold its annual Firm Foundation Covenant Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Aymer Center on campus.

The free service is open to the public.

Formerly named the Endowment Convocation, the annual service is sponsored by the Board of Bishops of the AME Zion Church, chaired by Bishop George E. Battle Jr., and facilitated by Bishop Kenneth Monroe. The bishops will lead an inspiring service and bring collections from their Episcopal districts in support of the seminary.

“Hood’s recognition as a viable and thriving institution has been made possible by the unyielding and consistent support by the Board of Bishops of the AME Zion Church,” said Hood President Vergel Lattimore. “As HTS strives to build capacity and generosity to support viability and creative programming, unrestricted annual giving becomes more crucial.”

Unrestricted contributions to Hood for the Firm Foundation Annual Fund enable the seminary to direct moneny toward its greatest needs.

Lattimore encourages all Zionites, friends and supporters of the seminary to attend the Firm Foundation Covenant Service.

Hood Theological Seminary, located at 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive, is a graduate and professional school where intellectual discourse and ministerial preparation occur in the framework of a community of faith. Sponsored by the AME Zion Church, its student body includes people from many denominations.

Hood’s mission is to prepare women and men for bold and creative leadership for the Christian church for a diverse world.